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Marine Mammals Ordinance 1992 (Ordinance No. 8 OF 1992).

País/Territorio
Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands)
Tipo de documento
Reglamento
Fecha
1992 (2003)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Ordinance To prohibit the killing or taking of marine mammals on land or in the internal waters, territorial sea or fishery waters of the Falkland Islands.
Materia
Pesca, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Embarcación de pesca Inspección Mamíferos marinos Protecíon de las especies Sanidad animal Protección de los animales Caza/captura Comercio internacional Comercio interior Autorización/permiso
Área geográphica
Americas, Islas del Océano Atlántico, América Latina y el Caribe, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur
Resumen

The Ordinance aims to prohibit the killing or taking of marine mammals on land or in the waters of the Falkland Islands. The Ordinance prohibits to take, wound, kill, administer noxious substances, or use explosives or certain nets on any marine mammal, unless it is done to relieve or prevent suffering or to preserve life or prevent injury. It also states that it is unlawful to import or export any marine mammal or part of a marine mammal without a licence from the Governor. The document specifies the liability and fines for individuals and corporations who commit offences under the document. It also gives the power to arrest, search, seize, detain, and dispose of any person, vessel, or thing involved in such offences to the police officers and Fisheries Protection Officers.

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legislation.gov.fk